Administrator Transparency Reporting (ATR)
Administrator Transparency Reports (ATR) provide independent confirmation of fund assets and liabilities, pricing sources, and counterparty exposures.
Toolbox
The SBAI Toolbox of guidance memos are the result of collaboration within our Working Groups, with input from both institutional investors and asset managers to ensure that recommendations are suitable for the industry.
These Toolbox memos are practical guidance only, and are separate from the comply or explain approach to the Alternative Investment Standards. If you have any questions regarding our Toolbox items or would like to provide input, please contact [email protected].
Alternative Credit
Alternative Credit investments continue to increase in relevance and have their own unique considerations.
Alternative Risk Premia
Alternative Risk Premia products require specialised due diligence.
Big Data
Big data, artificial intelligence, and machine learning continue to attract attention but require careful scrutiny.
China
Investment in China, through onshore and offshore managers, is increasingly becoming of interest to global allocators.
Co-Investments
Co-Investments are increasing in popularity, but governance and compliance challenges need to be carefully managed.
Culture & Diversity
Diversity is required to maintain a thriving and dynamic industry, and inclusive cultures are necessary to achieve this.
Cyber Security
Cybercrime is an ever increasing and evolving threat to organisations of all sizes.
Digital Assets
Digital assets are increasingly common in more traditional hedge fund strategies, alongside the growth of dedicated funds.
Governance
Strengthening governance arrangements and facilitating better investor due diligence is at the heart of the SBAI.
Insurance-Linked Funds (ILS Funds)
Valuation and risk reporting in Insurance Linked Strategies (ILS) have become areas of heightened scrutiny from investors.
Japan
Deep-dive into raising capital in the Japanese market.
Open Protocol
Open Protocol Templates standardise the collection and collation of risk information for alternative investment funds.
Responsible Investment
Practical implementation of Responsible Investment in alternative investment strategies is a growing area of interest.
Standard Total Expense Ratio (STER)
A single, standardised expense ratio allows comparison and monitoring of fees and expenses across different funds.